2026 Professional Achievement Awards Honorees
Posted by Communications Committee on Jun. 4, 2026 / Subscribe 0
- Trail Blazer: Erica Burns, CES
- Member of the Year: Keegan Burch, David Evans and Associates, Inc.
- Member of the Year: Adam Thibeault, Downes Construction
- Lifetime Achievement: F. Michael Ayles, Antinozzi Associates
- Chapter Leadership Award: Alex LaBreche, Pare Corporation
- Trail Blazer: This honor is awarded to an up-in-coming Marketer/Business Development Professional who shows great promise for the A/E/C industry and possesses a positive attitude. This professional has less than 7 years of experience in the industry. The SMPS CT board determines the Trail Blazer Award recipient by voting on individuals nominated by SMPS CT members.
- Grace Waldvogel Member of the Year: This honor is awarded to a SMPS CT member that has gone above and beyond for the Chapter within the 2025-2026 year. The Member of the Year Award recipient is determined by SMPS CT board votes.
- James Bancroft Lifetime Achievement Award: This honor is awarded to a seasoned Marketing/Business Development Professional that has made endless contributions to the Marketing/BD profession within the A/E/C industry and has also acted as an advisor for the chapter. This professional has more than 15 years of experience. The SMPS CT board determines the James Bancroft Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by voting on individuals nominated by SMPS CT members.
- Chapter Leadership Award: This award is given to a current Board member or committee chair who has gone above and beyond to serve the Chapter and has shown exemplary leadership capabilities. The Chapter Leadership Award recipient is determined by the current President, President-Elect, and Immediate Past President.


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